Prep talk: Defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei is Trinity League MVP
At 6 feet 3 and 315 pounds, Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei is easily spotted on a football field. Wearing No. 52, he’s the big…
Kobie Turner has become voice of Rams’ surging defensive line
Kobie Turner’s musical talent is not a mystery.The defensive lineman’s post-sack celebration includes choral- and orchestral-inspired movements that in college earned him the nickname “The…
French trade minister flags defensive trade tools for Trump presidency
As the 27 trade ministers gathered for the first time since Donald Trump's re-election, the use of defensive trade tools against the US could be…
Rams takeaways: Offense has work to do, defensive line shows sparks
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws an incomplete pass as Dolphins defensive tackle Neil Farrell puts pressure on. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Offensive linemen…
NFL fines 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for wearing MAGA hat
Nov. 9, 2024 2:03 PM PT SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing…
Lakers can’t hide from their defensive issues in loss to Pistons
DETROIT — JJ Redick, the mathematically inclined Lakers coach, knows the sample sizes are too small as the Lakers enter their third week of the season.…
USC defensive end Anthony Lucas is out for the season
An already thin USC defensive line will be without its most productive rusher the rest of the way, as defensive end Anthony Lucas suffered a…
U.S., ASEAN nations agree to economic and defensive policies
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced new agreements to improve trade relations with ASEAN states after concluding a week-long summit with the nation's…
Lakers coach JJ Redick noticed Austin Reaves’ defensive acumen
As coach JJ Redick began to extol the virtues of Austin Reaves’ game and how the Lakers have asked for a little more out of…
Wyoming transfer Gavin Meyer powering USC defensive makeover
The window was quickly closing last May, the pool of available transfers nearly set for next season, and Lincoln Riley had yet to land the…
Harris sets the tone, puts Trump on the defensive during debate
Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly put former President Trump on the defensive during their debate Tuesday, depicting the Republican nominee for president as a divisive…
D’Anon Lynn finding ways to unlock USC’s defensive potential
LAS VEGAS — D’Anton Lynn walked along the perimeter of Allegiant Stadium hours before his anticipated USC debut, headphones on, shutting out the noise around him…
Chjargers say two defensive stars will be ready for opener
The Chargers have spent much of the preseason without two of their defensive cornerstones, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher…
Prep Rally: Top defensive linemen in Southern California
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Continuing the summer focus on reviewing football players to watch, let’s…
Former USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin dies at 84
TAMPA, Fla. — Former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin, whose Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died…
Chargers add defensive depth by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree
The Chargers continued to add to their depth Saturday by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree, the team announced. A veteran entering his 10th season, Dupree…
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander enters transfer portal
After just one season as a 300-pound wrecking ball in the middle of USC’s defense, former five-star defensive tackle Bear Alexander plans to reenter the…
Man Utd ‘must fork out £40MILLION to sign former Barcelona star’ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets defensive overhaul
MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to shake things up at the back next season with a number of defensive targets being considered. But they will reportedly…
Aaron Donald: Los Angeles Rams defensive star announces retirement with immediate effect
Aaron Donald, one of the NFL's greatest defensive players, has announced his retirement with immediate effect.The defensive tackle, who turns 33 in May, spent 10…
Rams promote Chris Shula to be their defensive coordinator
Sean McVay is breaking from tradition. For the first time since he became the Rams’ coach in 2017, McVay is staying in house and promoting…